Containment means that a defensive line has been created around the perimeter of a wildfire. This perimeter helps prevent flames and embers from spreading beyond the area of containment. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) reports containment in percentages, which provides a sense of how much crews have surrounded the fire...
If you lost your home, your business, or your peace of mind in the Eaton Fire, you deserve straight answers. This week, Pedro Pizarro, CEO of SCE’s parent company, Edison International, publicly stated that Southern California Edison’s equipment is “likely the cause” of the fire. Even as the official investigation continues, he said the company...
A campaign fire is a massive wildfire that is so dangerous it requires a large coordinated firefighting effort, significant investment of resources, and an extended period of time to put out. It can take weeks to suppress and fully extinguish a campaign fire. The team at Danko Meredith would like to define what campaign fires...
It’s been nearly a year since the firestorm that decimated parts of Los Angeles. As our Eaton Fire lawyers work with survivors, we often wonder about the potential for wildfires in our own neighborhoods and what we can do to protect ourselves. We’ve previously provided tips on what to do during a wildfire on our...
Also known as re-ignitions, holdover fires, and rekindled fires, a zombie fire is a fire that officials thought was fully extinguished, yet burning matter (firebrands) and hot spots remain. Under the right conditions, these hidden embers can be re-ignited, leading to another fire. In some cases, firebrands may last for days or even months without...
Wildfires spread based on the amount of available fuel in the area (e.g., dry vegetation) and the presence of wind and dry weather conditions. Nearby terrain can also affect the movement of a wildfire since fires generally spread faster uphill. Over the years, our California wildfire attorneys have seen how negligence by Pacific Gas &...
As our attorneys work on Eaton Fire lawsuits with survivors, we’ve thought a lot about what people can do when the next fire happens. Many communities throughout Northern and Southern California have been forced to evacuate because of wildfires in recent years, and it’s helpful to know what to do ahead of time so you’re...
Generally speaking, wildfires tend to start in places with abundant vegetation, hot and dry conditions, and the presence of an ignition source (e.g., lightning, campfires, power lines). The wildfire can spread to nearby areas and even into residential communities. This question has been on our minds while meeting people in L.A. and discussing Eaton Fire...